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Rpodrrr
Newbie Joined: 21 May 2022 Location: Vancouver BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
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Topic: Soft undercarriage corner Posted: 24 May 2022 at 2:54pm |
2015 127 RPOD
I was checking the silicone sealing around my RPOD and found a corner had water infiltration. When pushing my fingers up under the the corner (underCarriage) it was found to be soft. I used an oscillating saw to open it up from underneath and found the cheapest thin plywood rotting out. I have traced and tied the actual damage to the way the water runs off the back of the trailer. The manufacturer did not install a drip edge so as to stop the water from curling up under the undercarriage and getting through the plastic barrier and into the floor. I have since installed a drip edge along the back of the trailer and siliconed it so water drops off lower that the flooring. I used aluminum carpet transition as a flashing. I also used corrugated plastic with construction glue to replace and rotted undercarriage and then used Gorilla waterproof tape to seal it all in. thought I would pass the tip along to other members to add a drip edge to avoid this problem of water running down the back of the trailer then curling in under and wetting things out.
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Rpodrrr
Newbie Joined: 21 May 2022 Location: Vancouver BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2022 at 3:04pm |
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saltboy
Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2021 Location: PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 May 2022 at 4:47pm |
I too found that my 180 had water getting in along the back edge as it was not a complete seal with the floor covering on the underside. I ran a wide bead of rubber roof lap sealer that seems to also acts as a drip edge. I had my R-Pod since the fall of 2020 the poor craftsmanship has led to me redoing over 15+ items
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